user 783003

I couldn't find anything that showed how to remove the stock radio/head unit. There were several threads that discussed it, but no pics.

1. There are small clips on either end of the radio that need to come off. These can be pried off with your fingernail or a pocket knife.


2. Cut the bottom length off of a pair of standard wire hangers (I would recommend against the plastic coated kind). Bend them into a "U" shape.

3. Insert the "U" shapes into the two sets of holes in the head unit. These do not need to be inserted very far. Maybe 1 to 1.5 inches, just enough to push the little stops out of the way.

4. Reach up behind the glove box until you find the radio and give it a push. Once it is sticking out of the dash a little bit, it is easy to pull out the rest of the way.

hawk911

good tip. When I put the new radio in, it came with aluminum strips to use for the same purpose. They usually have the horseshoe things in the kit if you buy an install kit.

elbeee964

And those next find their way into the 'electronics' drawer of yer tool box.

Relaxed90

My dad's 1993 has a different clip. Here are some pics.

Megatron-UK

A couple of wire coathangers will suffice (for this and virtually every aftermarket head unit) if you don't have the removal tool

hamah

Curious to know if there is trim around that head unit. I have a similar unit that I will one day want to put back into my dash and it has no trim...nor does your Dad's appear to.

Relaxed90

If you look at the first pic, the trim is in front of the pass air bag.

As far as the the radio removal, I am waiting for the radio removal tool I ordered online for $6.00.

Relaxed90

Hey just got the head unit out.

hamah

Are those blades from a jig saw or the tool you purchased online?

ahh...I see the trim piece now. Guess I'll need to manufacture something to use.

Relaxed90

Yes. blade from a coping saw cut into half and trimmed at one end.